Lead Teacher and Director of Progress (Mathematics)
Weston Favell Academy
Northamptonshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale 4 - 10 (£41,150 - £47,750)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
Job overview
Ref: 14-15/WFA/044
We are seeking an outstanding and inspirational practitioner who is either working at or has experience of a leadership role within a core department. As Lead Teacher and Director of Progress for Mathematics, you will play a key role in the leadership and management of the department in improving progress and attainment and developing the capability of the department.
Your responsibilities will include:
- raising standards for student attainment and progress across the key stages;
- leading intervention in Mathematics to secure good and outstanding progress for all our students;
- coaching, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others;
- developing the subject across the academy;
- facilitating effective transition via outreach work with primary schools.
You must be committed to the aspirational ethos and vision of the Academy and have a proven track record of improving progress and attainment for young people.
The Weston Favell Academy aims to ensure that every pupil receives the best education possible in a calm, controlled environment enabling self and mutual respect to develop. The Academy, which is supported by the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust, has made substantial improvements in achievement, teaching, behaviour and leadership.
If you are interested in working at the leading edge of education, believe that everyone can succeed and are prepared to work hard, we want to hear from you.
Visits to the academy are welcomed. To arrange a mutually convenient time, please contact the Academy on 01604 402121 or email the Principal’s PA Mrs Cosciani jcosciani@westonfavellcademy.org.
For further information on this and other vacancies with the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust, please visit www.greenwoodacademies.org/vacancy/11387/ or call our Recruitment Line on 0115 748 3344.
Applications will be considered on receipt.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Weston Favell Academy 11 – 19
Booth Lane South, Northampton NN3 3EZ
Part of the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust
Chief Executive: Sir Barry Day OBE, Hon DEd, MSc, BA
About Weston Favell Academy
- Weston Favell Academy
- Booth Lane South, Northampton
- Northamptonshire
- NN3 3EZ
- United Kingdom
Introduction
Weston Favell Academy is a friendly and supportive environment which is absolutely dedicated to improving the lives of our young people – we want all of our students, and staff, to be the best that they can be. As a member of staff here, you will be joining a dynamic and diverse team that works hard to ensure that all of our students are able to make progress while in our care. Weston Favell is at an exciting stage of its development. Our progress towards outstanding is clear and we need to continue to grow a strong and committed staff team that is entirely focussed on providing an outstanding education for our young people.
Background
The Weston Favell Academy is located in the eastern district of Northampton. It is an 11-19 academy with capacity for 1650 pupils, of which 300 will be in the sixth form.
The academy serves a local area which is socially mixed but is close to national averages in most respects. The majority of pupils come from homes defined as ‘white British’; the relatively small proportions of pupils from different ethnic backgrounds are well integrated.
Context
Since joining the Greenwood Academies Trust in 2012, we have been on a journey of improvement. The culture and ethos of the academy has been transformed – students now demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and are keen to do well. They respond well to their teachers and are keen to engage in learning and an ever increasing range of extra-curricular activities. The academy is predicting improved progress and attainment as the changes in teaching, learning and leadership become embedded.
Team Culture
There is a clear team spirit at Weston Favell and new members of staff would be joining a strong and supportive group of professionals. There are multiple opportunities to work collaboratively to ensure that we are all continuing to improve our practice.
In September 2016, the Trust launched a new Learning Alliance which supports the development of all staff across the Trust. The Learning Alliance encourages collaboration, reflection and active learning amongst professionals which has a positive impact on the experience and outcomes of our learners across the Trust.
Facilities
The Academy occupies a large, split-level site with extensive sports facilities, including a swimming pool and green spaces. There was a recent major PFI building project which has delivered impressive accommodation to support learning across the curriculum.
Local Information
Due to its central location and idealistic countryside Northamptonshire has one of the highest levels of employment in the country. It is home to thousands of companies, from technology and manufacturing to logistics companies.
Northamptonshire is at the Heart of England’s communications network with great rail links and easy access to the M1, M6, A1, M45 and the A6. This means that the county is perfect for commuting or relocating. Northamptonshire offers the chance to escape a big city without the compromise of giving up the city lifestyle completely.
Part of the Milton Keynes and South Midlands Growth area, one of four designated Growth Areas in England, Northamptonshire will benefit from 37,000 new homes by 2021. So whether you want to live in a brand new state-of-the-art apartment or in a barn conversion in a rural village setting, Northamptonshire can offer it all.
Voted in the top 33 per cent of England's happiest places to live according to Rightmove, Northamptonshire offers affordable housing and is one of the UK’s fastest growing counties, which means it is highly favoured by those wanting to strike a good balance between living and making a living.
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